Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: DNT; DNET; Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors; Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour; Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumours
Overview
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour is a type of brain tumour that arises from the oligodendrocyte, a type of brain cell.
Classification
It falls into Grade I of the WHO classification of brain tumours.
Natural History, Prognosis and Complications
It generally, has a good prognosis.[1]
Treatment
Treatment of DNTs is surgical resection.
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References
- ↑ Salah Uddin ABM, Jarmi T. Oligodendroglioma. eMedicine.com. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic281.htm. Accessed on: April 9, 2007.